title: [Metacarpal osteoarticular injuries in children].
abstract: Metacarpal fractures and dislocations in the fingers are common injuries in children's hands. Most of these can be treated successfully non-operatively, although a subset requires more aggressive treatment. Results following appropriate care in children are generally good. Twenty percent of them need a reduction, need for surgical stabilization is rare. Each injury is presented, including diagnostic, therapeutic principles, pitfalls to prevent and potential complications.
authors.affiliation: Urgences mains-enfants, hôpital Robert-Debré, 48, boulevard Sérurier, 75019 Paris, France. Electronic address: pa.jehanno@wanadoo.fr.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Jehanno
authors.forename: V
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Mas
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Fitoussi
authors.forename: J-M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Frajman
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Valenti
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Mazda
mesh_terms: D052737:Carpometacarpal Joints / Q000293:injuries*; D002648:Child; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008662:Metacarpophalangeal Joint / Q000293:injuries*
keywords: Carpometacarpal dislocation; Child; Enfant; Fracture de métacarpien; Luxation carpométacarpienne; Luxation métacarpophalangienne; Metacarpal fracture; Metacarpophalangeal dislocation